The Last Ride (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1989, The Last Ride is a drama and western film directed by Bill Russ, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. A well-loved world-champion rodeo cowboy comes to terms with little time left to live from his terminal illness. Rather than waiting to die in the hospital, he convinces his grand-son, a rising, young rodeo cowboy, to break him out of the hospital for "one last ride" in the wilderness. With the love and support of his grandson, he hands him his trophy buckle, climbs on his horse, and is able to ride into the sunset to die the way he lived, with the utmost dignity.
Who’s in it. The Last Ride stars Ben Johnson and Thomas F. Wilson as Buck Johnson III.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Last Ride has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Ride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Ride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Ride (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Ride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Ride worth watching?
- The Last Ride holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Ride?
- The Last Ride stars Ben Johnson and Thomas F. Wilson.
- When was The Last Ride released?
- The Last Ride was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.